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South Carolina foundations

There are 2,077 foundations and grantmaking organizations in South Carolina. Combined, these South Carolinian foundations employ 10,079 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $7 billion.
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Types of foundations in South Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,570
 
$733,194,861
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
215
 
$1,328,174,555
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
64
 
$4,004,925
Community foundations
 
63
 
$233,111,406
Corporate foundations
 
18
 
$21,846,049
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
13
 
$22,287,899
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
3
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$1,499,027
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Foundations by major South Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charleston, SC
 
472
 
$950,410,683
Columbia, SC
 
394
 
$193,074,853
Greenville, SC
 
348
 
$164,226,793
Hilton Head Island
 
170
 
$72,131,142
Charlotte, NC
 
131
 
$64,894,133
Spartanburg
 
104
 
$574,651,442
Myrtle Beach
 
92
 
$7,331,696
Florence, SC
 
62
 
$84,258,390
Augusta, GA
 
62
 
$6,824,127
Sumter
 
42
 
$11,530,302
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Job trends for South Carolina foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,097
1-10
 
62
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in South Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
975
$250k to $1M
 
167
$1M to $5M
 
93
$5M to $25M
 
27
$25M to $100M
 
9
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of foundations in South Carolina

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1-20 of 2,077

Community Foundation of Greenville

Community Foundation of Greenville advances community well-being by mobilizing philanthropy, investing in local solutions, awarding grants and scholarships, and strengthening nonprofit capacity.
Revenue
$37.6m
Assets
$118.8m
Employees
8
EIN
57-6019318
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foothills Community Foundation

To nurture charitable wealth in the community for the perpetual benefit of the people in the surrounding area. The foundation channels gifts from private and corporate donors to a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations in the surrounding area.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$46.0m
Employees
2
EIN
58-2453349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kuznik Charitable Foundation

The Kuznik Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that made 25 grants last year. Grantees include the German Friendly Society Foundation. Trustees are Linda C Jantzen, John F Hyland and Keith Stansell. It is located in Hollywood, SC.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$57.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0893697
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Midlands

United Way of the Midlands drives generational change by addressing homelessness, literacy, and healthcare access, uniting resources to improve community quality of life.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
86
EIN
57-0314396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

The Foundation's purpose is to help create vibrant communities by uniting people and investing resources. The Foundation officially serves nine Coastal counties - beaufort, berkeley, charleston, colleton, dorchester, georgetown, hampton, horry, and jasper....
Revenue
$46.3m
Assets
$435.6m
Employees
63
EIN
23-7390313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hollingsworth Funds

Hollingsworth Funds is an organizations supporting a single foundation in Greenville, SC whose mission is: Hollingsworth Funds supports Furman University, the YMCA of Greenville, and other public charities.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$406.7m
Employees
8
EIN
57-1003814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trident United Way (TUW)

Trident United Way gives you the power to make real, long-lasting change in the Lowcountry by addressing the issues that matter the most in people's lives -- education, financial stability and health.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
75
EIN
57-0314378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DRS Bruce & Lee Foundation

The DRS Bruce & Lee Foundation is a private foundation located in Florence, SC that made 22 grants last year. Grantees include City Of Florence. Trustees are C Edward Floyd MD, John L Bruce JR DMD, Mark W Buyck JR.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$255.4m
Employees
2
EIN
57-0902483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Carolina Community Foundation

The Central Carolina Community Foundation mobilizes philanthropy, partners with donors, stewards charitable funds, and awards grants and scholarships to strengthen Midlands communities.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$264.3m
Employees
17
EIN
57-0793960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spartanburg County Foundation

The Spartanburg County Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Spartanburg County residents by promoting philanthropy, encouraging community engagement, and responding to community needs.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$247.9m
Employees
21
EIN
57-0351398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry connects donors, nonprofits, and volunteers to fund grants and scholarships, strengthen community leadership, and address evolving local needs.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$99.7m
Employees
16
EIN
57-0756987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

The Blackbaud Giving Fund sponsors a national donor advised Fund that powers philanthropy through The generosity of donors. We partner with technology platforms to securely and efficiently deliver grants to charities making an impact around The world.
Revenue
$561.4m
Assets
$52.7m
Employees
2
EIN
46-0942102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Apella Health Management

Apella manages healthcare services to promote community health and relieve government burdens for Spartanburg Regional Health Services District.
Revenue
$473.8m
Assets
$78.4m
Employees
8,010
EIN
81-4193950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vandy Charitable Foundation

The Vandy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Georgetown, SC. It primarily funds charity and made 40 grants last year. Grantees include Prince George Episcopal Church and others.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
2
EIN
57-1029335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation

The Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation is a private foundation located in Columbia, SC. Grantees include Washington and Lee University. The foundation made 15 grants last year. Trustees are Susan F Boyd, Joseph P Wilczewski, George S Bailey.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$148.7m
Employees
4
EIN
27-2559583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Classic Foundation

The Heritage Classic Foundation enhances South Carolina's community through charitable donations, scholarships, and a PGA TOUR event supporting local educational and cultural initiatives.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
13
EIN
57-0835114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation

The Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation is a private foundation that supports organizations in Lake City, SC.
Revenue
$39.4m
Assets
$658.1m
Employees
5
EIN
27-3130736
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beemok Family Foundation

The Beemok Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Charleston, SC that has made six grants last year to Meeting Street Schools and other similar organizations to promote literacy initiatives.
Revenue
$37.6m
Assets
$42.5m
Employees
9
EIN
46-5382571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moore Farms Botanical Garden Foundation

The Moore Farms Botanical Garden Foundation is a private foundation that furthers educational and scientific purposes by collecting, documenting, preserving, and displaying around 6,000 different plant species. The foundation is located in Lake City, SC.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
1
EIN
75-2825341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Companion Foundation

The Companion Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, SC with the purpose of providing educational programs including raise up, music for life and seedlings! affordable housing - served over 400 families in 2019.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$20.9m
Employees
0
EIN
20-3050085
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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